The Lost Heir 3: Demon War

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In "The Lost Heir 3: Demon War," players navigate a text-based, fantasy role-playing game, commanding a party of heroes to defeat the demon threat and reclaim the throne. Engage in strategic combat, form alliances, and explore a vast, magical world filled with intrigue and mystery. Your choices determine the fate of the kingdom, as you face the ultimate test of leadership and courage.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a rich and engaging story with many new locations, allies, and a climactic final battle that reflects previous decisions.
There is a high level of replayability due to the variety of classes and paths available, allowing players to experiment with different character builds.
The writing is praised for its depth and the ability to create a sense of adventure, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.

The game suffers from a frustrating lack of a save system, making it difficult to experiment with choices without the risk of losing significant progress.
Many players feel that skill checks are unfairly punishing, often leading to failures that feel disconnected from character abilities and choices.
The conclusion of the trilogy is seen as rushed and unsatisfying, with some players feeling that their choices throughout the series had little impact on the final outcomes.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The story is generally praised for its engaging and climactic elements, particularly as a conclusion to the series, though some users note unresolved plotlines and character disappearances. While the narrative is interactive and enjoyable, there are criticisms regarding pacing and difficulty, which some feel detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players express a desire for more meaningful choices and consequences within the story.
- “So.... walkthrough open, the story was fantastic, felt suitably heroic/villainous, and the ending was deliciously climactic.”
- “The story is amazing and very interactive.”
- “I love being able to choose how to develop a character and watch the storyline change accordingly.”
- “Some storylines don't get resolved, some characters just seem to disappear.”
- “Just some weird story, taken too far into fiction that it's not fun to read or play.”
- “The problem is that, far too often, what the author likes will not necessarily be to the audience's liking, and unfortunately, there is no formula to help you guess what that is until after you have released your story.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is noted for its frustrating mechanics, particularly for first-time players, who may need to replay from the beginning to fully grasp it. The ship management aspect is less engaging and less complex compared to the army management in the previous installment.
- “First-time players may find its mechanics frustrating, but it's a game you have to play from the beginning more than once.”
- “The mechanic of managing the ship, which helps bring you to the artifact, is not as fun or as extensive as managing the army in the previous game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy is heavily criticized for bombarding players with ads and surveys after each chapter, while also requiring them to create an email account to save progress, leading to a cumbersome and frustrating experience.
- “After each chapter, the game bombards you with ads and surveys, and it requires you to create an account with your email to access your progress in the next chapter. This process is manual and tedious for each new playthrough.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without constant interruptions from ads and requests for personal information.”
- “It's frustrating that to continue playing, you have to deal with a barrage of ads and the hassle of account creation, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find a significant amount of replay value in these games, highlighting their enjoyable nature that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “There is a lot of replay value in these games, and they are very enjoyable.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”